Public schools in Madras, OR
7 open public schools with an address in Madras, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,210
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Madras public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Madras, OR: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,210 students, an average of 316 per school. The largest campus is Madras High School (768 students), and the largest elementary school is Madras Elementary School (384).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson County SD 509J. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 92% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Madras
Elementary schools in Madras
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509J On-Line Jefferson County SD 509J · Virtual | KG–08 | 27 | 10.8:1 | |
| Buff Elementary School Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 297 | 13.5:1 | |
| Madras Elementary School Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 384 | 14.8:1 | |
| Metolius Elementary School Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 246 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Madras
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Middle School Jefferson County SD 509J | 06–08 | 426 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Madras
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges High School Jefferson County SD 509J · Alternative School | 09–12 | 62 | 8.3:1 | |
| Madras High School Jefferson County SD 509J | 09–12 | 768 | 23.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.1%
- Hispanic44.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native16.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Madras schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,210 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Madras
How many public schools are in Madras, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Madras: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,210 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Madras?
All listed public schools with an address in Madras belong to Jefferson County SD 509J. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Madras?
Madras High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Madras, with 768 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Madras?
No school with an address in Madras is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Madras schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Madras public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Madras guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities